Observation Task 4: Development of Early Writing Skills

Table 4: Development of Early Writing Skills

Developmental Writing Stage Supporting Links to the MOE Curriculum Comments
Activities

Link sounds to letters, naming and sounding

the letters of the alphabet.
Writing letters
on the sand Being to form recognizable letters

"W"

Using small Link sounds to letters, naming and sounding

whiteboard and the letters of the alphabet.
marker to
practice letter Use a pencil (whiteboard marker) and hold it
formation effectively to form recognizable letters, most
of which are correctly formed.
"r"

Using the Link sounds to letters, naming and sounding

technology such the letters of the alphabet.
as, computer and
iPad to write the
Use their fingers to write the letter in painter
letter
page in the iPad.

"r"

Link sounds to letters, naming and sounding

the letters of the alphabet.
Using the chalk
and write the
letter on the Write the letter by using the chalk.
black table that
specified for it

"h"
 Link sounds to letters, naming and sounding
the letters of the alphabet.
Using the cubes
and 3D shapes
to make the Use the blocks or the cubes to make the
letter letter.

"w"
Suggestions for the further development of early writing skills
 Using letters stencils to form letters correctly
 Use the playdough to make some letters
Reflections on Observation Task 4: Development of Early Writing Skills

1. What are developmental writing stages the majority of the students in?

The majority of students in developmental writing stage is in developing stage.

2. Describe and explain two (2) suggested strategies that the teacher can use to help the majority
of the students within their developmental writing stage.

The teacher can use strategies to help the majority of the students within their developmental
writing stage by using the letters stencils to form letters correctly for the students, and use
the playdough for the students to develop their fine motor skills and that assist them to
use the pencil in the right way.